Art at the Park
Celebrate creativity and local talent at Art at the Park, on display from July 10 through August 16, 2026, at the CA&C Visitor Center, located at 501 S. Main Street in Mount Vernon, Ohio. This engaging exhibition highlights artwork from emerging and established artists in three categories: 2-D, 3-D, and Multimedia. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of artistic styles while experiencing the historic atmosphere of the CA&C setting. The event opens with a special reception on Friday, July 10, from 4–6 p.m., featuring food trucks and opportunities to connect with the community. Guests can also vote for the Community Choice Award and celebrate the creativity and artistic expression that continues to bring people together throughout Knox County.
The Event 5
Join the excitement at The Event 5 on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from Noon-4 p.m. at Ariel-Foundation Park in Mount Vernon, Ohio, for an unforgettable afternoon benefiting Make-A-Wish. Presented by The Triple F Collection, this special event will feature an impressive display of hypercars, supercars, and unique vehicles with stunning visuals and close-up viewing opportunities. Guests can present their code upon entry to receive a general admission wristband, while children 12 and under receive free general admission and can also enjoy access with an accompanying adult’s Early Entry ticket. Limited Premier Parking passes include reserved parking and early entry beginning at 10:30 a.m. Shuttle service will also be available due to limited local parking.
Monday, July 6
Empathic Kids and Mamas Walk
WHEN: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Brown Family Environmental Center, 9781 Laymon Road, Gambier
PRICE: $10
Nutrition Basics with Connections Fitness
WHEN: Noon-1 p.m.
WHERE: Connections Fitness, 3595 Columbus Road, Centerburg
Church Softball - Waybright Team: Game - Covenant Christian @ Hiawatha
WHEN: 6:15-8 p.m.
WHERE: Hiawatha Park, Mount Vernon
Wednesday, July 8
Family Camp / District Assembly
WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHERE: MVNU Chapel, 800 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon
Yoga in the Garden-Hatha with Mandy
WHEN: 6:30-7:15 p.m.
WHERE: Brown Family Environmental Center, 9781 Laymon Road, Gambier
Movie Night! The African Queen
WHEN: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
Thursday, July 9
Junior Fair Breakfast
WHEN: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Ramser 4-H Activity Center, 700 Perimeter Drive on the Knox County Fairgrounds
Reiki Guided Meditations and Aromatherapy
WHEN: 4:45-5:45 p.m.
WHERE: Brown Family Environmental Center, 9781 Laymon Road, Gambier
Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group
WHEN: 5:30-7 p.m.
WHERE: Central Christian Church, 17833 Gambier Road, Mount Vernon
Live Music on Buffalo Wild Wings Patio: Shuman Band Acoustic
WHEN: 7-10 p.m.
WHERE: Patio of Mount Vernon Buffalo Wild Wings, Mount Vernon
Friday, July 10
Fairy House Trail
WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Brown Family Environmental Center, 9781 Laymon Road, Gambier
Summer Reading Program Party in the Parking Lot
WHEN: 10 a.m.-Noon
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
Art at the Park Opening Reception
WHEN: 4-6 p.m.
WHERE: CA&C Visitor Center, 501 S. Main St., Mount Vernon
Live at The Pub - Summer Concert Series 2026 - Basement Bangers
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: The Pub, 22001 Coshocton Road, Howard
Grease at Woodward Opera House
WHEN: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Woodward Opera House, 107 S. Main St., Mount Vernon
Saturday, July 11
Mount Vernon Farmers Market
WHEN: 9 a.m.-Noon
WHERE: Public Square, Mount Vernon
Nature’s Engineers
WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
WHERE: Brown Family Environmental Center, 9781 Laymon Road, Gambier
Sip & Stitch
WHEN: 10 a.m.-Noon
WHERE: Happy Bean, 221 S. Main St., Mount Vernon
PRICE: $3
Live at The Pub - Summer Concert Series 2026 - Trae Myers
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Pub, 22001 Coshocton Road, Howard
Live at The Pub - Summer Concert Series 2026 - Alan Carl
WHEN: 8 p.m.
WHERE: The Pub, 22001 Coshocton Road, Howard
Sunday, July 12
Magic Commander Open Play
WHEN: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
WHERE: Find Familiar Games, 300 Tilden Ave., Suite 2, Mount Vernon
Old fashioned church picnic
WHEN: 1 p.m.
WHERE: Merrin Park, 9 Long St., Fredericktown
